Mussorgsky Cleveland Orchestra Christoph von Dohnanyi - Pictures At An Exhibition A Night On The Bare Mountain

Review by Shawn Heller

Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” & “Night on the Bare Mountain” – A Sonic Journey You Can’t Unhear Let’s get one thing straight: classical music doesn’t always have to feel like sipping tea in a museum. Sometimes, it smacks you upside the head with raw emotion and vivid imagery. That’s exactly what happens with this 1992 Teldec Classics release featuring Modest Mussorgsky’s masterpieces, brought to life by Christoph von Dohnányi and The Cleveland Orchestra. It’s not just another classical album—it’s a wild ride through soundscapes that stick with you long after the last note fades. Why This Album Stands Out First off, kudos to everyone involved. From Michael Brammann’s engineering wizardry to Jutta von Brandenstein’s sleek design, this record feels polished but never stiff. And let’s not forget Martin Fouqué’s production touch, which lets Mussorgsky’s genius shine without overcooking it. But where this album really grabs you is in its storytelling. These aren’t just notes; they’re paintings made of sound. Each track paints a picture so vivid, you’ll swear you can see it. Tracks That Stay With You Take “La Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule” (The Hut on Fowl’s Legs) for example. If you’ve ever wanted to hear witches throwing a chaotic party while Baba Yaga cackles in the background, this is your jam. The Cleveland Orchestra absolutely nails the frantic energy here. Strings scurry around like mice, brass booms like thunder, and the whole thing builds into a frenzy that makes your heart race. Honestly, I couldn’t stop humming it for days—even though my version sounded more like a dying cat than an orchestra. Then there’s “Gnomus,” the opening track. Creepy? Absolutely. Unforgettable? 100%. Imagine a twisted little gnome hobbling around, equal parts pitiful and menacing. The low strings growl, the woodwinds squeak, and suddenly you’re transported to some dark fairy tale world. It’s unsettling in the best way possible. Listening to it feels like walking through a haunted house—terrifying, yes, but also kinda fun. Reflections and Random Thoughts What blows me away about this album is how alive it feels. Sure, these pieces are over a century old, but under Dohnányi’s baton, they pulse with fresh energy. You don’t need to be a classical music nerd to appreciate it either. Whether you’re into spooky vibes, grand finales, or just really good storytelling, there’s something here for everyone. And hey, isn’t it kinda wild how Mussorgsky managed to create such detailed worlds without any CGI or special effects? Just ink, paper, and imagination. Makes you wonder if modern composers would even bother trying if they had access to pyrotechnics. So yeah, give this one a spin. Stick around for the explosive finale of “La Grande Porte De Kiev” because trust me, it’s worth it. Oh, and maybe listen to “Night on the Bare Mountain” before bed—if nightmares are your thing.

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Artist: Mussorgsky Cleveland Orchestra Christoph von Dohnanyi
Album: Pictures At An Exhibition A Night On The Bare Mountain

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1992

Rating: 4.0

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Track	Duration	Preview
10. La Grande Porte De Kiev
5. Ballet Des Poussins Dans Leurs Coques
Night On The Bare Mountain (Composer's Original Version)
Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua
9. La Cabane Sur Des Pattes De Poule
7. Limoges. Le Marché
6. Samuel Goldenberg Et Schmuyle
2. Il Vecchio Castello
Promenade
4. Bydlo
Pictures At An Exhibition
1. Gnomus
3. Tuileries
Catacombae. Sepulchrum Romanum

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9031-77600-2

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Teldec Classics

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Phonographic Copyright (p)	Teldec Classics International GmbH
Copyright (c)	Teldec Classics International GmbH
Recorded At	Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland

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Composed By	Modest Mussorgsky
Design	Jutta von Brandenstein
Directed By	Christoph von Dohnányi
Engineer	Michael Brammann
Liner Notes	Christian Hinzelin, Clive Williams , Knut Franke
Orchestra	The Cleveland Orchestra
Producer	Martin Fouqué
Production Manager	Wolfgang Mohr

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Barcode (Text): 0 9031-77600-2 5
Barcode (String): 090317760025
Label Code: LC 6019
Matrix / Runout: 903177600-2 WME
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
SPARS Code: DDD

About Mussorgsky Cleveland Orchestra Christoph von Dohnanyi

Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky Russian composer. Born: March 21 (March 9 O.S.), 1839, Karevo, Pskov Governorate, Russian Empire Died: March 28 (March 16 O.S.), 1881, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire One of the Russian composers known as "Могучая кучка" / "The Five

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Модест Петрович Мусоргский

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Pictures at an Exhibition / A Night on the Bare Mountain* by Modest Mussorgsky, performed by The Cleveland Orchestra under Christoph von Dohnányi, includes Mussorgsky's original version of *Night on the Bare Mountain*? Most people are familiar with Rimsky-Korsakov's edited version, but this recording stays true to Mussorgsky’s raw, unfiltered vision. It’s like hearing the composer’s voice without any filters. Released in 1992 under Teldec Classics, the album is a treasure for classical music fans who want to experience the music as Mussorgsky intended.